SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
SYLLABI
OF
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
AT
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi, INDIA
AFFILIATED TO
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Kashmere Gate, Delhi
Programme BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
Duration 3 years
Intake 4 seats + 1 seat for Kashmiri Migrant (non-transferable)
Seat Allocation/Matrix
Category wise (Total 4 +1 (KM, Kashmiri Migrant non transferable Seat) – for BMTR)
Category Seats
D GEN (Delhi General) 2
D SC (Delhi Schedule Caste) 1
OD GEN (Outside Delhi General) 1
Eligibility Pass in 12th class of 10 +2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 55% marks in physics chemistry and biology provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately. A candidate also must have passed in English (Core or selective or functional) as a subject of studies in the qualifying examination.
OR
Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology after Pass in 12th class of 10 +2 of CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in physics chemistry and biology provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately. A candidate also must have passed in English (CORE or selective or functional) as a subject of studies in the qualifying examination having minimum 5 years of experience in Radiotherapy.
Admission Procedure Through entrance test, to be conducted by the university as per the syllabus under 10 +2 scheme of CBSE, subject-wise distribution of questions will be as 40% in Physics, 25% in biology, 15% in Chemistry, 10% in English (Language & Comprehension) and 10% in General Awareness about health related methods.
Examination Scheme There shall be internal examinations at the end of first semester, third semester and fifth semester conducted by the department of Radiation Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi and there shall be annual examinations at the end of second semester, fourth semester and sixth semester at the end of each academic year to be conducted by the GGSIP University.
Theory 75 marks out of 100 marks – University Term End Examinations at the end of each academic year.
25 marks out of 100 marks – Internal Assessment based upon continuous teacher’s assessment through out the year submitted by the institution.
Practical 60 marks out of 100 marks – University Term End Examinations at the end of each academic year.
[Breakup of 60 marks University test:
- 30 marks for practical in the form of technique demonstration
- 15 marks for spotting test
- 15 marks for viva-voce]
40 marks out of 100 marks – Internal Assessment based upon continuous teacher’s assessment through out the year submitted by the institution.
Eligibility for external Radiotherapy Technologists (B.Sc/ Post B.Sc. DRT) /Radiotherapy Medical
/internal examiners Physicists (M.Sc./Ph.D)/ Radiotherapy Oncologists (MD/DNB) with minimum 05 years experience in concerned specialty subject-wise as.
Proposed names for 1. Radiotherapy Technologists: (a) Mr. Hardip Singh, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy,
external Examiners Post-Graduate Institute & Medical Education Research Centre (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Ph.09855336515 (b) Mr. A. Sridhar, Sr Radiotherapy Technologist, Nizam Institute Hyderabad ph.040-24540707,09849070541(c) Ms. Lakshmi Iyer, Chief RTT,Siliguri / Mr J.P.S.Manav, CTO, AIIMS, Delhi , Ph. 26594598,25383559
2. Radiotherapy Medical Physicists: (a) Dr. S. D. Sharma, Officer Incharge, Radiotherapy Physics and instrumentation, RP & AD, BARC, CT & CRS Building, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, Ph. 09969378014, (b) Dr. K. J. Maria Dass, Asstt. Prof., SGPGI, Lucknow. Ph 9450652708 (c) Dr. D. D. Deshpande, Head of Medical Physics, TMH, Parel, Mumbai, Ph. 9819379774.
3. Radiotherapy Oncologists: (a) Prof. G. K. Rath, Head of the Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, AIIMS,
Delhi, Ph. 26589821, (b) Dr. S. C. Sharma, Head, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, Post-Graduate Institute & Medical Education Research Centre (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Ph. 09914209391, 2601960.(c) Dr. A. K. Bhahadur, Head of Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, LNJP Hospital, Delhi. Ph.9968026111.
Proposed names for 1. Radiotherapy Technologists: (a) Mr. G. S. Wadhawan, Chief RTT, Deptt of
Internal Examiners RT,RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9350976211, 25497773. (b) Mr. Pradeep Sharma, Deptt of RT,RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph 9811081286.
2. Radiotherapy Medical Physicists: (a) Prof. P. S. Negi, Chief Medical Physicist, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9811305925 (b) Mr. R. K. Munjal, Sr. Medical Physicist, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9810011314
3. Radiotherapy Oncologists: (a) Dr. A. K. Anand, Coordinator, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9810398838. (b) Dr.N. R. Datta, Sr. consultant, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi. Ph. 9212472304.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Annual scheme of Examination
for
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
AT
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi, INDIA
FIRST YEAR
Course Code / Subject/Course Name / L / T / P / Total / YearlyCredits*
BMTR –101 / Radiation Oncology / 5 / 10
BMTR –102 / Medical Physics / 5 / 10
BMTR –103 / Technical Aspects / 5 / 10
Practicals/ Viva-voice
BMTR–151 / Radiation Oncology / 4 / 8BMTR–152 / Medical Physics / 4 / 8
BMTR–153 / Technical Aspects / 4 / 8
Total
/ 54* Yearly Credits have been calculated by multiplying the semester-wise credits by two.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Annual scheme of Examination
for
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
AT
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi, INDIA
SECOND YEAR
Course Code / Subject/Course Name / L / T / P / Total / YearlyCredits*
BMTR –201 / Radiation Oncology / 5 / 10
BMTR –202 / Medical Physics / 5 / 10
BMTR –203 / Technical Aspects / 5 / 10
Practicals/ Viva-voice
BMTR–251 / Radiation Oncology / 4 / 8BMTR–252 / Medical Physics / 4 / 8
BMTR–253 / Technical Aspects / 4 / 8
Total
/ 54*Yearly Credits have been calculated by multiplying the semester-wise credits by two.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Annual scheme of Examination
for
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
AT
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi, INDIA
THIRD YEAR
(First Part of the Third Year)
INTERNSHIP (25 Credits)
- Candidates seeking entry to the internship period must have passed all examinations in all subjects (i.e. He/She must have secured total credits of the Programme).
- Duration: 6 months inclusive of posting in planning area and treatment delivery.
- During the internship candidate shall have to work full time average 6 hours per day (each working day) for 6 Calendar months.
- Each candidate is allowed maximum of 6 holidays during entire internship programme and in case of any exigencies during which the candidate remains absent for a period more than 6 days, he/she will have to work for the extra days during which the candidate has remained absent.
- Assessment: The interns/candidate shall maintain the record of work, which will be verified and certified by the Head of the Department under whom he/she works. Apart from scrutiny of the record of work, assessment and evaluation of training shall be undertaken by an objective approach using situation tests in knowledge, skills and attitude during and the end of training. Based on the record of work the student will be examined by an internal examiner and an external examiner to be appointed by the university on the recommendation of the programme coordinator and the credits will be earned on the following basis.
§ Internal Assessment based upon continuous teacher’s assessment through out the internship submitted by the institution. (5 Credits)
§ End examinations/ viva-voice by the university at the end of internship (20 Credits)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Annual scheme of Examination
for
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)
AT
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi, INDIA
THIRD YEAR
(Second Part of the Third Year)
Course Code / Subject/Course Name / L / T / P / Total / Half-YearlyCredits*
BMTR –301 / Radiation Oncology / 5 / 5
BMTR –302 / Medical Physics / 5 / 5
BMTR –303 / Technical Aspects / 5 / 5
Practicals/ Viva-voice
BMTR–351 / Radiation Oncology / 4 / 4BMTR–352 / Medical Physics / 4 / 4
BMTR–353 / Technical Aspects / 4 / 4
Total
/ 27Declaration of successful student – A student shall be declared successful on securing/earn all the credits i.e. 160 credits and the student is required to appear in all the examinations.
COURSE CONTENTS FOR FIRST YEAR ANNUAL EXAMINATION
for the first year of (BMTR) BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RADIOTHERAPY)
at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi, INDIA
AFFILIATED to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Kashmere Gate, Delhi
BMTR –101 / RADIATION ONCOLOGY (PAPER 1)Cell cycle/structure/function
Tissue structure/types/ features and functions/ Tissue importance in Radiation Therapy
Organs and systems(Structure/function) – Skin/ Central Nervous System/ Autonomic Nervous System / Peripheral Nervous System /Lymphatic System/ Endocrine System/ Urinary/ Respiratory System/ Digestive System/ Cardiovascular System
Bone and Muscle
Surface Anatomy/ Cross-sectional Anatomy – Brain & Cranial NS
Surface Anatomy – Head & Neck/ Lower Limb (Pelvis)/ Chest/ Abdomen and Limbs
Organs and Systems – Skin/ Central Nervous System/ Autonomic Nervous System / Peripheral Nervous System /Lymphatic System/ Endocrine System (Diseases encountered in the region)
Multidisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and management and how the patient arrives in R.T.
Treatment Intent – Curative
Procedure in Radiotherapy department – Treatment Review
Treatment Intent – Palliative
Procedure in Radiotherapy department – Importance of Follow-up – Instructions to Patients
BMTR –102 / MEDICAL PHYSICS (PAPER 2)
Atomic structure/ Importance in Radiation Therapy
Radioactivity
General information treatment planning system
Professional Aspects – Principles of Professional Practice/ Appearance and Hygiene/ Universal Precautions/– History and role of radiotherapy in cancer
Interaction of Radiation and Matter (Photoelectric/Pair production/ Compton), Importance of interaction of Radiation in matter in R.T
Information Technology Computer Skills
Measurements and units
Resourcing Information
Physical characteristic – Optical Systems/ Couches Systems/ Laser Systems
Beam characteristic – Photons/ Electrons/ Heavy particles
Radiation Production
Radiation Protection
Treatment modalities – Teletherapy – Superficial/ Orthovoltage/ Cobalt – Advantage and Disadvantage/ Principles and Functions/ Common Cancers treated
Nature and Production of Ionising Radiation
BMTR –103 / TECTNICAL ASPECTS (PAPER 3)
Introduction and orientation to the RT Deptt.
Patient Positioning
General consideration of RTT
General information - Radiation Therapy Equipments
Human body with typical technical terminology
Immobilization procedures
General Care of the patient
Setup reproducibility
Basic Nursing Procedures for patient care and emergency situations
Mould room activities
Errors – Immobilization / Positioning Procedures
Positioning Aids – Benefits / Limitations Mould Room Activities
Care of Patient – Lifting and Moving Techniques for patient and staff safety
First Aid to include Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Benefits / Limitations of Thermoplastic Mask
Hip and pelvis positioning and immobilization
Breast and Thorax Positioning
Limitations of Breast and Thorax Positioning
Procedure in Radiotherapy department – First Visit to include Room Preparation, Equipment and Documentation and assistance with procedures / examinations
Professional development skills
Treatment preparation
Treatment equipment
Treatment set-up and delivery
Patient care
Care of the Caner Patient – Nutrition
List of recommended Books:
1. Anatomy and Physiology (Ross and Wilson)
2. The physics of Radiation Therapy (Faiz M. Khan)
3. Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy (Peter C. Williams)
4. Radiotherapy: Principles to Practice (Griffith)/Basics of Radiotherapy, Technical Aspects of techniques
For internal assessment Practical/viva of each paper the student will be assessed keeping in view the following factors.
S. No. / Description/ Attendance
/ Discipline and general Behaviour in the Deptt.
/ Approach to patients
/ Inquisitiveness regarding the subject
/ Knowledge about evaluation of conditions
/ Knowledge about various therapeutic modalities
/ Knowledge about actual application of therapeutic skills
/ Emergency Procedures
/ Treatment Preparation
/ Technique
/ Care of The Patient
/ Recognize signs of reactions to treatment
/ Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other professionals
List of the External/Internal Examiners
for the first year of (BMTR) BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RADIOTHERAPY)
at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre Sector – 5, Rohini, New Delhi, INDIA
AFFILIATED to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Kashmere Gate, Delhi
BMTR 101/ BMTR-151 (RADIATION ONCOLOGY):
(External)
§ Prof. G. K. Rath(Ph. 26589821)/ Prof. Julka (Ph.9818825626) Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, IRCH, AIIMS, Delhi.
§ Dr. S. C. Sharma, Head, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, Post-Graduate Institute & Medical Education Research Centre (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Ph. 09914209391, 2601960.
§ Dr. A. K. Bhahadur, Head of Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, LNJP Hospital, Delhi. Ph.9968026111.
(Internal)
§ Dr. A. K. Anand, Coordinator, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9810398838.
§ Dr. N. R. Datta, Sr. consultant, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi. Ph. 9212472304.
BMTR 102/ BMTR-152 (MEDICAL PHYSICS):
(External)
§ Dr. S. D. Sharma, Officer Incharge, Radiotherapy Physics and instrumentation, RP & AD, BARC, CT & CRS Building, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, Ph. 09969378014.
§ Dr. D. D. Deshpande, Head of Medical Physics, TMH, Parel, Mumbai, Ph. 9819379774.
§ Dr. K. J. Maria Dass, Asstt. Prof., SGPGI, Lucknow, Ph 9450652708.
(Internal)
§ Prof. P. S. Negi, Chief Medical Physicist, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9811305925
§ Mr. R. K. Munjal, Sr. Medical Physicist, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9810011314
BMTR 103/ BMTR-153 (TECTNICAL ASPECTS):
(External)
§ Mr. Hardip Singh, Deptt. Of Radiotherapy, Post-Graduate Institute & Medical Education Research Centre (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Ph.09855336515
§ Mr. A. Sridhar, Sr Radiotherapy Technologist, Nizam Institute, Hyderabad, Ph. 04024540707,
09849070541
§ Mr J.P.S.Manav, CTO, IRCH, AIIMS, Delhi , Ph. 26594598,25383559, 9868397777/ Lakshmi Iyer, Chief RTT, Siliguri,
(Internal)
§ Mr. G. S. Wadhawan, Chief RTT, Deptt of RT, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph. 9350976211, 25497773.
§ Mr. Pradeep Sharma, Deptt of RT, RGCI & RC, Delhi, Ph 9811081286.